Chapter 1626 - 686: Deceptive Tricks

Chapter 1626: Chapter 686: Deceptive Tricks

"Move aside."

Ye Lingyue frowned and instinctively distanced herself from him.

Last night’s events were still fresh in her memory. Xi Jiuye’s proximity made her feel uncomfortable.

Seeing the trace of disgust in her eyes, Xi Jiuye suppressed his anger and harshly whispered.

"Are you crazy? Going back is a death trap. At best, you’re just an insignificant team member."

The continuous strategies at Lion Roar Hill made Xi Jiuye look at this Earth Evil Female Monarch with newfound respect.

He could have thought of similar tactics, but as a veteran Divine Realm War God, she was merely a rookie Demon Hunter.

Xi Jiuye recalled her inquiry to Hong Mingyue, whose evaluation of her cousin was that she came from a small family, unsuitable for great things, yet last night’s happenings told a different story.

But to say she was well-versed in military strategy was inaccurate.

Poison Arrows and Green Thunder Bomb were not exactly military strategies, but they were undoubtedly one of the most effective means.

Yet now, she was about to risk her life for someone unimportant?

Xi Jiuye truly couldn’t understand what kind of family background could foster someone as complex as Ye Lingyue.

"In your eyes, who is of crucial importance? Third Young Master Jin? Hong Mingyue? Tang Tianqi? Or maybe none of them matter, and the only person you care about is yourself."

Ye Lingyue’s voice grew colder.

Her eyes bright as snow, her words pierced him like sharp arrows, unveiling his true self and stirring Xi Jiuye from within.

"Brother Xi, why do you bother with her? Don’t mind her. Let her go and die. Soon the Demon Clan will catch up."

Tang Tianqi stomped in frustration.

Brother Xi is too kind-hearted. As long as the Luoshu Mountain River Map is safely delivered to the Jiu Provinces Main Camp, their Merit Points would still be theirs.

Ye Lingyue’s brow furrowed upon hearing this, about to retaliate.

At this moment, both she and Xi Jiuye’s faces changed instantly.

"No need to hide, no one can leave, they’re already here."

With Ye Lingyue’s words, a sound akin to earth-shaking echoed, causing the ground to tremble.

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, the originally flat ground swelled up, cracked, and a Golden Horned Rhinoceros King emerged from underground, its golden horn shining with Demon Mark.

With a shake, the Golden Horned Rhinoceros King transformed into the Golden Horn Demon King.

It turned out this Golden Horn Demon King had a Demon Technique called Shrinking Ground to Inches. Despite the group running dozens of miles in over an hour, he caught up in an instant.

After the Golden Horn Demon King appeared, a flurry of flapping wings brought a swarm of demon bats.

These demon bats had green faces and fangs, the leading one bore golden hooked claws, its glossy fur shining, an impressive size likened to a young calf, exuding demon energy—indeed it was the Black Evil Bat General under the Golden Horn Demon King.

No wonder the Demon King’s presence was swift.

Ye Lingyue anticipated being exposed when designing the plan, but hadn’t expected the Golden Horn Demon King’s Demon Technique to be so adept.

Demon soldiers surged forth like a tide, demon energy rising to the heavens, encircling the three representative teams into a compact circle.

"You’ve truly done us in this time."

Tang Tianqi spat out, regretting deeply.

Little did she realize, without Ye Lingyue, they would’ve been trapped on the mountain by now.

"Slaughter these humans clean!"

The Golden Horn Demon King, seeing merely over thirty people, commanded sharply, and the Black Evil Bat King led the demon soldiers in a chaotic swarm attack.

"Protect Third Young Master (Miss Thirteen) and charge!"

Xi Jiuye and the elder with the surname Song also gave an order.

The various factions instantly clashed into a chaotic battle.

The Huangquan Team members remained orderly, with the strongest Tang Tiansong and Bo Qing leading, while the less skilled were protected in the center.

"Han Yue Sword."

A flurry of sword light emerged as Ye Lingyue’s surroundings erupted with Heavenly Sword Hemp.

The sword light, resembling snow, swept out like a harvest reaping, amid splattering blood, numerous demon soldiers fell dead ahead.

Ye Lingyue squinted her eyes, swiftly looking around, finally spotting Qin Xiaochuan tied up next to the Golden Horn Demon King.

Through overlapping shadows, Qin Xiaochuan saw his teammates, reversing his usual rash temper, staying silent, afraid of dragging his teammates down.

Upon sighting him, Ye Lingyue’s eyes darkened slightly, suddenly shouting towards Tang Tianqi.

"Tang Tianqi, you must keep an eye on the Senluo Ghost Fruit King, don’t let the Demon Clan snatch it!"

Tang Tianqi, under the escort of Elder Song and the Tang Family’s Representative Team, had just opened up an escape route.

Unexpectedly at this moment, Ye Lingyue abruptly called out to warn.

Her shout caused the Golden Horn Demon King and the Black Evil Bat King to simultaneously focus their gaze on Tang Tianqi and the Tang Family’s Representative Team.

"Quick, capture that girl, the Senluo Ghost Fruit King is on her."

The Golden Horn Demon King moved swiftly and fiercely, killing his way into the Tang Family’s team.

The demonic power of the Golden Horn Demon King was incredibly domineering, and with a slap, several Tang Family team members near him had no chance to scream before being shredded into fragments by the demon power.

Tang Tianqi’s face turned pale, terrified and unable even to muster the energy to flee, facing imminent death.

Two figures clashed together as Elder Song forcefully blocked the Golden Horned Rhinoceros King’s blow.

"Human Clan Great Divine Power Realm Martial Artist? Hmph, do you think you can protect that little girl? I suggest you obediently hand over the Senluo Ghost Fruit King."

The Golden Horn Demon King delivered a strike, remaining unmoved above. Meanwhile, Elder Song retreated over ten steps before barely stabilizing himself, though crimson blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

Clearly, Elder Song had suffered greatly.

Even a Great Divine Power Realm Martial Artist stood no match against one of the two great Demon Kings, the Golden Horn Demon King.

Tang Tianqi narrowly escaped death, nearly fainting.

Seeing Elder Song unable to contend, Tang Tianqi grew increasingly fearful, glancing at the surrounding hostile-looking demon soldiers, her mind raced with anxiety.

At that moment, she deeply regretted not letting that ugly one keep the Luoshu Mountain and River Painting earlier.

Presently, not only had the Tang Family faced heavy losses, but she was holding the "hot potato" Luoshu Mountain River Map.

If I don’t give it to the Demon King, there’s only death. But if I do, the Tang Family might wear the label of cowardice and even face mission failure stigma.

All thanks to that ugly one, if not for her, how would the Golden Horn Demon King know the Senluo Ghost Fruit King was with me.

Tang Tianqi spitefully glanced at Ye Lingyue.

Even with Lord Song by her side, facing the glaring attention of Demon King and General, we’re outmatched.

A thought struck Tang Tianqi amid panic, glancing at Ye Lingyue, her mind birthed inspiration.